The Brisbane Early Parenting Centre (BEPC) offers a safe and secure space for parents and babies from 4 weeks to around 18 months of age.
How Can The Brisbane Early Parenting Centre Help You?
The Brisbane Early Parenting Centre is a unique unit providing evidence-based support and education for families encompassing all aspects of parenting, including:
- Feeding difficulties
- Infant sleep issues
- Irritability
- Maternal confidence
- Maternal anxiety
- Adjusting to parenting
Your Stay
The Brisbane Early Parenting Centre nursing team works in partnership with families, providing family-centred care in a unique seven bed unit, which includes:
- 5-night residential stay in your own room with ensuite.
- Watch your baby when you aren’t in their room via a camera-linked tablet.
- All meals are provided for you and your baby.
- Opportunity to connect with other parents with young children.
- Parent access to multidisciplinary team including physios, OT, and psychologist.
The Brisbane Early Parenting Centre Team
The Brisbane Early Parenting Centre’s experienced nursing team works in partnership with you to meet your goals, and all babies are seen by a paeditrician on admission.
Education
The Brisbane Early Parenting Centre provides education to parents on a number of important topics:
- Responsive settling-no controlled crying/cry it out
- Utilising the Circle of Security framework
- IBCLE Lactation Support
- Twice daily group education includes sleep, solids, Infant connection, and baby massage
Testimonials
“The EPC team is like the parenting village you need! So caring & supportive.”
“The EPC team are just amazing! They are so caring, supportive & encouraging. They have made the journey so much easier than I ever expected. Thank you so much for all the love & resources you provide for so many families.”
“Thank you for your kindness, dedication & gentle care. Each of you provided an empathic ear listening to our struggles as new mums navigating these new territories with our bubs. You’ve gone out of your way to make sure we had a great stay.”
“I really love this friendly place.”
“I came for sleep advice, but I left with so much more. I have never felt so supported and seen. It has been a haven here to build on skills I can take home to my family. Thank you so much to the amazing team of angels & fellow parents.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Can both parents stay? Currently, only one parent can stay overnight (the BEPC are working on options though). There is also ability for parents to swap throughout the week. Families are welcome to join for education and meals at any time though (no set visiting hours).
Does private health cover my stay? There is usually not an out-of-pocket cost for you and your baby to stay. The Brisbane Early Parenting Centre preadmission team can confirm this with you prior to booking in. Your family can also attend multiple times up to when your baby is around 18 months of age.
What if I don’t have private health insurance? There is a self-funding option available.
Do you cater for dietary requirements? Yes, the BEPC kitchen can provide all dietary requests. You can choose from a daily menu.
Can I bring my own snacks? You are welcome to bring your own snacks. There is a bar fridge in your room if needed for cold food.
Do I need to stay the full week? To gain the most out of the programme, you are encouraged to stay for the full admission. However, the BEPC understands this can be challenging for different reasons and are happy to negotiate if needed.
Do I have to stay in the unit all day? The Brisbane Early Parenting Centre understands the importance of fresh air and encourages you to bring a pram/baby carrier and go out for daily walks. There are some great local parks appropriate for older babies.
What if I feel the strategies aren’t aligning with mine? The BEPC works in partnership with families and focuses on infant and maternal/paternal mental health.
Can I attend the centre more than once? You and your baby are able to be readmitted any time up to 18 months of age.
The Brisbane Early Parenting Centre is located within North West Private Hospital, on Flockton Street at Everton Park.
To find out more and to seek help, please visit the Brisbane Early Parenting Centre website or download their flyer here.